How to get to Arcachon?
For the next holidays, Arcachon is a magnificent destination to which you should give priority thanks to its setting reflecting the conviviality and the harmony. This small haven of peace in the southwestern France, located in the subprefecture of the department of Gironde, lends itself greatly to tourism and is internationally recognized by its famous basin which attracts thousands of visitors each year.
How to get to Arcachon? While travelling headed to the "city of the four seasons", there are two convenient and practical ways that make your journey easier. There is a choice between taking the train or the plane, however, it is important to know that the seats for a flight are quite expensive compared to those of the crossings, but the advantage of the plane is that The circuit is done quickly.
The plane ride
Arcachon has a public aerodrome that is La Teste-de-Buch open to all air traffic and even internationally. Located 4.5 km from the center of Arcachon, the latter has a 1,400 m long asphalt track dedicated to day-time and night-time runway lights and another grassy one of 1,180 m to accommodate the planes coming alongside on the south side of the city. For travelers coming from France, it is advisable to reach the Bordeaux-Mérignac airport, the nearest platform to Arcachon, in order to reduce the duration of the circuit which is done in a record time of 45 min.
Duration of the journey from Paris, Lyon or Marseille: 1 h 50 min.
The train ride
During the summer season there is a direct connection by TGV from Paris to Arcachon. The journey takes no less than 4 hours not forgetting that the return trips are more frequent. In off-season, the T.E.R, serving Bordeaux-Arcachon, is available to transport you daily to Arcachon.
Duration of the trip from Bordeaux: 50 min
From Toulouse: 3 h
From Paris: 4 h
The trip by car
For the most adventurous, you can take the road network of the department of Gironde which proves to be the most efficient to reach Arcachon. It is advisable to take the motorway A63 linking Bordeaux-Bayonne which then leads to the A660 motorway. It is at least the easiest and fastest access without toll to travel to Arcachon without problems from Bordeaux.
Duration of the journey from Bordeaux: 1 h
From the Spanish border via the A63 motorway: 2 hours
From Toulouse: 3 h
From Paris: 6 h